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SuperExpanite® - the environmentally friendly surface hardening

Ramén Valves has a long history of innovation and excellence in the valve industry and as a step in our continuous efforts to achieve a more sustainable production process, we’ve made the environmentally friendly SuperExpanite® surface hardening our standard treatment for all our valves. This gas-based process produces no toxic waste and has the lowest carbon footprint in the industry, ensuring a more sustainable manufacturing approach while maintaining the highest quality standards.

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Achieve REACH compliance with our products

Chrome plating is no longer permitted in Europe due to its toxic chemicals, such as hexavalent chromium, and its harmful environmental impact. At Ramén Valves, we offer a sustainable, REACH-compliant alternative that is not only safer and more environmentally friendly but also outperforms traditional hard chrome plating. By choosing our SuperExpanite®-enhanced products, you ensure REACH compliance while gaining superior durability, lower life cycle costs, and a stronger commitment to environmental responsibility.

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What is SuperExpanite®?

SuperExpanite® is a patented surface hardening technology invented by the Danish company Expanite, that increases the hardness, wear-resistance, and improved corrosion resistance of stainless steel and titanium components. The SuperExpanite® treatment provides at least the same hardness level as hard chroming, but eliminates the need of dangerous chemicals, making the process more environmentally friendly.

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Why choose SuperExpanite® over hard chroming?

The decision to adopt the SuperExpanite® treatment as our standard hardening treatment stems from SuperExpanite’s® numerous advantages over hard chroming, as well as the low environmental impact and the increased lifetime of the valves. This reflects our commitment to sustainability and responsible manufacturing practices.

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Guide-Expanite

The complete guide to SuperExpanite®

We have gathered all you need to know about SuperExpanite® in a guide. The guide will provide a highlight of all the advantages with SuperExpanite® and answer questions like:

  • What is SuperExpanite®?
  • What problems does SuperExpanite® solve?
  • How will it affect my costs?
  • What applications is it suitable for?
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About our commitment to a more sustainable future with SuperExpanite®

“We believe that by eliminating the use of hard chroming and adopting a pure gas-based process like the SuperExpanite® treatment, we can reduce our environmental impact and contribute to a safer, healthier future for everyone” – Stéphane Blanchet, Sales Manager, Ramén Valves

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